Programme Testimonials
“In today’s climate we are all challenged to add value to our businesses and to our own knowledge and experience. The Chartered Director programme has been, for me, a real opportunity to update, upgrade and sharpen my insight into company effectiveness and governance, the building blocks of success. Add to that a new collaborative network of programme colleagues and course leaders, and I feel the whole experience has added considerably to my skills as a Director and CEO.”
Gina Quin, CEO, Dublin Chamber of Commerce (Cohort 10, 2011)
“I found the Chartered Director programme both enlightening and stimulating. While I have over 15 years experience as a non-executive director, a valued element of the programme was the insights and understanding gained through interaction with my fellow participants, many of whom are seasoned non-executive directors. Overall the programme has enhanced my capabilities and skill-set enabling me to further develop my effectiveness in the boardroom.”
Pat Farrell, Chief Executive, Irish Banking Federation (IBF) (Cohort 6, 2010)
"I found the Chartered Director programme to be both challenging and stimulating. It was a worthwhile experience and I learned a great deal both from the course and from my fellow participants. The course is programmed to provide the appropriate focus required for directors and apart from providing participants with a wealth of reference material, the shared experience of the group dynamic was most interesting and relevant."
Martin Murphy, Stadium Director, Aviva Stadium (Cohort 6, 2010)
"The programme consolidated my knowledge of the role of the director across the disciplines and this gave me the confidence to lead several changes which I believe will significantly improve our future business performance. The opportunity to discuss issues and to learn and get new insights from my cohort colleagues was invaluable and hugely enjoyable."
Patricia Smith, CEO, Bio-Medical Research Limited (Cohort 6, 2010)
"I took this course to clarify the role of a director, to better understand the level of engagement required of directors and the upgrading of the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective governance and strategic leadership for the overall success of any organisation. I was not disappointed... the course fully delivered on my expectations. In particular, the course content and the highly interactive delivery highlighted and equipped me with best practices, processes and structures for both Board and overall organisational effectiveness in these times of enormous challenge."
Brendan Cummins, CEO, Ciba Inc (Cohort 5, 2009-2010)
"I really enjoyed the course and recommend it highly. From the outset it challenged me to reflect on my own role as a director and I found I began to apply much of what I learned almost immediately after each module."
Dr Ray Nulty, Director, Unified Communications Limited (Cohort 5, 2009-2010)
"Now more than ever is there the need for a recognised qualification within the governance field. The Chartered Director programme fulfils this and more. I enjoyed the chemistry of the interactions with the other participants which I found brought the whole development to a much higher level of understanding and intuition. For anyone who is serious about being a director this is a MUST DO!"
Donall Curtin, Managing Partner, Byrne Curtin Kelly (Cohort 4, 2009-2010)
"The Chartered Director programme is well worth completing. It gives the opportunity to network with other directors with wide ranging experience. The content is comprehensive and very well presented. While the exams are challenging, great support is given to each participant. The manuals for each of the individual areas will act as references for a long time to come."
Kate T Lawler, Director, Agnition Limited (Cohort 4, 2009-2010)
"The IoD Chartered Director course provides a solid foundation to enable directors to be aware of up to date corporate governance standards, and provides a recognised qualification which can stand up to external scrutiny. Therefore, I think not only will we be wiser directors, but smarter people creating future opportunities – adding value in every sense."
Jimmy Murphy, Partner, Grant Thornton (Cohort 3, 2009)
"The Chartered Director programme helped join the dots for me in many areas and I feel I am a far more complete director as a result. I could not speak highly enough about it from excellent content to expert facilitation. A quality programme professionally crafted and delivered with fun, purpose and dedication. An absolute winning combination."
Kevin Neary, Managing Director, Gamestop Group (Cohort 3, 2009)
"The programme enables one to structure, from a Board perspective, the key components of an organisation from strategic and operational viewpoints, whilst being cognisant of conformance, performance and risk at the same time. In particular, it helps you to identify and clearly focus on what is important for your company."
Michael Corless, Chairman, Galway Airport (Cohort 3, 2009)
“The course is highly recommended because it provides a short, sharp update for those who are otherwise very busy, a learning environment, a safe climate to debate and challenge, a place to interact with others with similar challenges and, given the external global climate, there is an acute need for chartered directors. The IoD programme offers a more balanced construction between theory and experienced practitioners, with a strong globally recognised brand."
John Hennessy, Managing Director, LM Ericsson Ireland (Cohort 2, 2008-2009)
“With directors under more scrutiny than ever before, it is timely to seek formal recognition for the experience you have, while looking to improve your knowledge of the broader responsibilities you have undertaken. I would recommend the course to anyone who is a company director or who aspires to become one. The course is a winning combination of practicality and theory, where the time requirements are measured and fit snugly with the commitments of full time work."
Willie O'Reilly, Chief Executive, Today FM (Cohort 2, 2008-2009)
"I undertook the Chartered Director Programme in order to improve my performance as a director both through formal learning and interaction with other experienced directors. In the current global environment, the programme is timely given the need for strong boards. Overall the course is well balanced between theory and practical, with an excellent group of facilitators and experienced professional participants. Its format makes it a good fit with work commitments."
Deirdre Hannigan, Chief Risk Officer, GE Capital (Cohort 2, 2008-2009)
“I have been on a number of boards over the past fifteen years but I believe that as the areas of corporate governance, company law and strategy develop, so should directors develop their skills and their knowledge base to keep abreast of and embrace the changes.
"I have found the Chartered Director programme to be invaluable in providing not just knowledge but interaction and discussion with other attendees, who are all in senior executive and non-executive positions and all bring a variety of insightful perspectives to the course. I can recommend the Chartered Director programme both to those who have been directors for a long time and to those who are new to the task."
Eileen Gleeson, Director (Cohort 1, 2008-2009)
“The design of the programme appealed to me because of the breadth of the content and the opportunity for group interaction. It was also good to have a tangible target in terms of achievement of the Certificate, Diploma and Chartered Director milestones. Overall, the programme is well structured, expertly facilitated and represents great value both in terms of the time and euros invested."
Helen Keelan, Director, Sirikit Ltd (Cohort 1, 2008-2009)
